Rosalie’s Meat Sauce over Penne
NOTE: This is one of my favorite sauces, and it is very fast. I make it often when I know I am having unexpected guests. It makes up with delicious Italian chuncks of seasoned meat over savory red sauce. You will make this dish often…
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil)
NOTE: I can guarantee every Italian child grew up with this dish. We had it at least once a week and I can still smell the garlic. Use fresh curly parsley for best taste.
Homemade Custard Filled Cream Puffs
NOTE: This old fashioned dessert is ever popular, and never loses its appeal. These are soft custard-filled puffs that bring back the memories of times past.
Garlic Crusted Brussels Sprouts
NOTE: People who don’t like Brussels sprouts love these because they are infused with the good olive oil and crusted on the outside with garlic. The smaller the better is a good rule for tenderness.
Italian Stuffed Green Pepper Soup
NOTE: This recipe is a keeper, and everyone who tries it, loves it. It is a hearty soul-warming soup full of peppers, vegetables, soft rice and Italian seasoned hamburger. One bite, and you will be hooked!
Cream Chipped Beef over Toast
NOTE: This is an old recipe that was suggested to me from many of the nurses I used to work with. They said they had it as children growing up, and thought it had to be in my country cookbook. It is very tasty and…
Roasted Salmon in Butter/Garlic Sauce
NOTE: This salmon is simply delicious, and even if you don’t like salmon, you many just love this recipe!
Apple Fritters
NOTE: Great on the breakfast buffet, these sweet old-fashioned apple fritters will disappear in no time. Sprinkled with lots of powdered sugar and served while still warm, they are much like a cake donut. Three dozen too many? Cut the recipe in half – it…
Potatoes with Sour Cream & Green Onions
NOTE: New little red or brown potatoes really highlight this recipe. Tender and full of flavor, dress these potatoes with sour cream and green onions for a wonderful side for most any country entree.
Bruschetta Bread with Tomatoes and Basil
NOTE: Bruschetta bread is any toasted bread with toppings as few as olive oil, cheese, and garlic. It is truly your own creation, adding your Italian favorites.